About Woodrock Animal Rescue

﻿We are the LEADING non - profit, pro - life, rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing shelter in South Africa.

​Our motto is ACTA NON VERBA – Action not Words. ​

Woodrock Animal Rescue provides assistance to unfortunate, homeless, abused, neglected, stray, injured, ill, geriatric and unwanted animals (predominantly canines) that would otherwise have miserable lives and premature deaths. Animals who have no voice of their own!

Woodrock Animal Rescue are one of the oldest independent domestic animal rescue centres in South Africa. Woodrock Animal Rescue was founded in 1992 by Nicholas and Estelle (Stella) Meldau, whose focus, passion and drive afforded their animal rescue vision to become a reality. The rescue centre originated in the suburban area of Woodmead and Khyber Rock, hence the name Woodrock. We are now based on 8.5 hectares in the beautiful Hennops River Valley, 25 minutes north from Fourways Johannesburg on the R511 Hartbeespoort Road.

We Change Lives

​​Woodrock Animal Rescue have over 130 animals (mostly dogs) who are looking for homes.Click here to view our available adoptions. We are open Tuesday to Sunday. We offer advice on the animals and match your requirements with the most suitable pet who will fit into your home. Home checks, background checks and legitimate vet care checks are performed prior to an animal being re-homed. We have been facilitating homeless animals for many years; we strive to re-home as many animals as possible! ​

We Educate

Woodrock Animal Rescue are involved with the local community and strive to educate the local people and the public, especially children, on the importance of pet sterilization and responsible pet ownership. We educate local communities on the humane treatment of animals. As a township initiative, Woodrock feeds hungry animals from these communities, regularly spays and neuters animals, supplies shelter and comfort in the form of dog kennels and blankets, provide inoculations, rabies injections and other veterinary assistance. We conduct a regular dipping service.

We are a Non -Profit Organisation

Woodrock Animal Rescue is a registered Non – Profit Organisation (NPO 103-156) and Public Benefits Organisation. We are funded through community support. Our important work on behalf of animals is reliant on the generosity of our donors. Visit our "How to Help" page to see how you can help us give a voice to the voiceless!

​​Help Us Make A Difference to Rescue Animals Lives

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Everyone can help give a voice to the voiceless. Get involved! Make a difference! ​​

​For more information on how you can make a difference, visit our How to Help page. ​ Click here to see our awesome animals available for ADOPTION. ​

We Dream of a Sterilisation Clinic at Woodrock

DONATE TOWARDS OUR STERILISATION CLINIC DREAM: ​Our prayer and wish for Woodrock Animal Rescue is that some day in the near future we can raise enough money to build our very own veterinary clinic, where we can medically treat and sterilize rescue animals! A clinic at Woodrock will change the lives of many rescue animals! PLEASE help even just a little, DONATE on our backabuddy donation page via credit card, EFT or PAYPAL:orWoodrock Animal RescueFirst National BankAccount number: 62463902299Branch code: 254005Cheque AccountReference: CLINIC

​To see our progress and to read more about our dream click here. ​THANK YOU!“As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” Nelson Mandela

We Run a Pet Hotel to Help Raise Funds for Rescue

Woodrock Animal Rescue also runs a Pet Hotel. ​It is a pet boarding facility that goes above and beyond to give your dogs the five star love and attention they need whilst you are unable to do so. Our standards are high and uncompromising.

​The best thing is that by supporting our Pet Hotel you are helping rescue animals, as all proceeds go to fund Woodrock Animal Rescue.​Our Pet Hotel caters for pampered loved pets. All pets deserve top care and total devotion. We offer unparalleled care for your pets. Woodrock's founders have devoted their lives to animals. The love and attention that each animal receives make Woodrock's holiday experience one that you can trust. ​ ​Click here for more information.

Become a Woodrock Warrior/Home Checker Volunteer

​WOODROCK VOLUNTEERS have a very important role to play in the rehabilitation programme at Woodrock Animal Rescue.

Woodrock Warriors are long term volunteers who assist on Saturday and Sunday morning's with walking dogs, tickle and touch and meeting and greeting our visitors. Click here to read more about becoming a "Woodrock Warrior".

Woodrock Home Checker Volunteers offer their time to do home inspections, when someone applies to adopt one of our precious rescue animals. Click here to read more about becoming a "Woodrock Home Checker".

If you are wanting to do your school community service hours, please click here.

We are on Plot 51, on the R511 between Fourways and Hartbeespoort, Hennops River Valley, Gauteng. #actanonverba#woodrockwarrior

Woodrock Animal Rescue on the Big Screen

Woodrock Animal Rescue are simply blown away by the below video clip advert for Woodrock Animal Rescue. The main rescue stars in the clip are Bingo and Badger who are Scotty Crosses - who were at Woodrock for over a year now, and have now been adopted. Woodrock Animal Rescue have over a 100 animals who are looking for homes. We consult with you offering advice on the dogs and pairing and matching your home with the most suitable pet that fits into your home. We would love you to come and visit us and possibly adopt these special animals! ​How adorable to see Woodrockers having so much fun in the Hydro pool. To view all our animals available for adoption visit our ADOPTIONS AVAILABLE page.

Woodrock Animal Rescue is a registered Non – Profit Organisation (NPO 103-156) and Public Benefits Organisation. We are funded through community support. Our important work on behalf of animals is reliant on the generosity of our donors.

GOING AWAY? ALL PROCEEDS FROM OUR WOODROCK PET HOTEL GOES TO WOODROCK ANIMAL RESCUE, TO HELP DOGS IN NEED.

Woodrock Animal Rescue is a registered Non – Profit Organisation (103-156 NPO) and Public Benefits Organisation. We are funded through community support. Our important work on behalf of animals is reliant on the generosity of our donors.